WO2017124092A1 - Nonwoven composite including natural fiber web layer and method of forming the same - Google Patents
Nonwoven composite including natural fiber web layer and method of forming the same Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- WO2017124092A1 WO2017124092A1 PCT/US2017/013766 US2017013766W WO2017124092A1 WO 2017124092 A1 WO2017124092 A1 WO 2017124092A1 US 2017013766 W US2017013766 W US 2017013766W WO 2017124092 A1 WO2017124092 A1 WO 2017124092A1
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- natural fiber
- web layers
- composite fabric
- fibers
- web
- Prior art date
Links
- 239000000835 fiber Substances 0.000 title claims abstract description 187
- 239000002131 composite material Substances 0.000 title claims abstract description 104
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 title claims description 80
- 229920000742 Cotton Polymers 0.000 claims abstract description 79
- 230000002745 absorbent Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 13
- 239000002250 absorbent Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 13
- 230000008569 process Effects 0.000 claims description 63
- 239000004744 fabric Substances 0.000 claims description 52
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 45
- 238000002347 injection Methods 0.000 claims description 26
- 239000007924 injection Substances 0.000 claims description 26
- -1 polypropylene Polymers 0.000 claims description 25
- 238000005299 abrasion Methods 0.000 claims description 23
- 230000002209 hydrophobic effect Effects 0.000 claims description 22
- 239000004743 Polypropylene Substances 0.000 claims description 20
- 229920001155 polypropylene Polymers 0.000 claims description 20
- 239000000203 mixture Substances 0.000 claims description 14
- 239000000654 additive Substances 0.000 claims description 12
- 239000004094 surface-active agent Substances 0.000 claims description 11
- 229920001131 Pulp (paper) Polymers 0.000 claims description 10
- 230000000007 visual effect Effects 0.000 claims description 10
- 229920002522 Wood fibre Polymers 0.000 claims description 9
- 229920000728 polyester Polymers 0.000 claims description 9
- 239000011347 resin Substances 0.000 claims description 9
- 229920005989 resin Polymers 0.000 claims description 9
- 239000002025 wood fiber Substances 0.000 claims description 9
- 244000025254 Cannabis sativa Species 0.000 claims description 8
- 235000012766 Cannabis sativa ssp. sativa var. sativa Nutrition 0.000 claims description 8
- 235000012765 Cannabis sativa ssp. sativa var. spontanea Nutrition 0.000 claims description 8
- 235000009120 camo Nutrition 0.000 claims description 8
- 235000005607 chanvre indien Nutrition 0.000 claims description 8
- 239000011487 hemp Substances 0.000 claims description 8
- 238000009960 carding Methods 0.000 claims description 7
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 claims description 6
- 210000002268 wool Anatomy 0.000 claims description 6
- 239000005977 Ethylene Substances 0.000 claims description 5
- 239000011121 hardwood Substances 0.000 claims description 5
- 239000011122 softwood Substances 0.000 claims description 5
- 240000008564 Boehmeria nivea Species 0.000 claims description 4
- LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N Ethylene glycol Chemical compound OCCO LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 4
- 230000004907 flux Effects 0.000 claims description 4
- 238000000059 patterning Methods 0.000 claims description 4
- 229920000573 polyethylene Polymers 0.000 claims description 4
- 244000198134 Agave sisalana Species 0.000 claims description 3
- 241000282836 Camelus dromedarius Species 0.000 claims description 3
- 240000000491 Corchorus aestuans Species 0.000 claims description 3
- 235000011777 Corchorus aestuans Nutrition 0.000 claims description 3
- 235000010862 Corchorus capsularis Nutrition 0.000 claims description 3
- 241000219146 Gossypium Species 0.000 claims description 3
- 240000006240 Linum usitatissimum Species 0.000 claims description 3
- 235000004431 Linum usitatissimum Nutrition 0.000 claims description 3
- 240000000907 Musa textilis Species 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000004677 Nylon Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000004698 Polyethylene Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 235000015696 Portulacaria afra Nutrition 0.000 claims description 3
- 244000177175 Typha elephantina Species 0.000 claims description 3
- 235000018747 Typha elephantina Nutrition 0.000 claims description 3
- 241001416177 Vicugna pacos Species 0.000 claims description 3
- 230000000996 additive effect Effects 0.000 claims description 3
- 210000000077 angora Anatomy 0.000 claims description 3
- 229920001400 block copolymer Polymers 0.000 claims description 3
- 210000000085 cashmere Anatomy 0.000 claims description 3
- 210000004209 hair Anatomy 0.000 claims description 3
- 210000000050 mohair Anatomy 0.000 claims description 3
- 229920001778 nylon Polymers 0.000 claims description 3
- VGGSQFUCUMXWEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N Ethene Chemical compound C=C VGGSQFUCUMXWEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 2
- WGCNASOHLSPBMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N hydroxyacetaldehyde Natural products OCC=O WGCNASOHLSPBMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 2
- QQONPFPTGQHPMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N propylene Natural products CC=C QQONPFPTGQHPMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 2
- 125000004805 propylene group Chemical group [H]C([H])([H])C([H])([*:1])C([H])([H])[*:2] 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000002253 acid Substances 0.000 claims 1
- 239000000047 product Substances 0.000 description 19
- 238000012360 testing method Methods 0.000 description 15
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 12
- 239000004745 nonwoven fabric Substances 0.000 description 12
- 238000010998 test method Methods 0.000 description 12
- 238000001000 micrograph Methods 0.000 description 9
- 239000012530 fluid Substances 0.000 description 7
- 239000000126 substance Substances 0.000 description 7
- FAPWRFPIFSIZLT-UHFFFAOYSA-M Sodium chloride Chemical compound [Na+].[Cl-] FAPWRFPIFSIZLT-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 description 6
- 238000005259 measurement Methods 0.000 description 5
- 229910052751 metal Inorganic materials 0.000 description 5
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 description 5
- 241000357292 Monodactylus Species 0.000 description 4
- 239000002202 Polyethylene glycol Substances 0.000 description 4
- 229910000831 Steel Inorganic materials 0.000 description 4
- 238000010586 diagram Methods 0.000 description 4
- 238000012545 processing Methods 0.000 description 4
- 239000010959 steel Substances 0.000 description 4
- DNIAPMSPPWPWGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N Propylene glycol Chemical compound CC(O)CO DNIAPMSPPWPWGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 3
- 230000002860 competitive effect Effects 0.000 description 3
- 238000005516 engineering process Methods 0.000 description 3
- 229940041493 fiber choice Drugs 0.000 description 3
- 239000007788 liquid Substances 0.000 description 3
- 239000011159 matrix material Substances 0.000 description 3
- 230000007246 mechanism Effects 0.000 description 3
- 238000012986 modification Methods 0.000 description 3
- 230000004048 modification Effects 0.000 description 3
- 230000000704 physical effect Effects 0.000 description 3
- 229920000747 poly(lactic acid) Polymers 0.000 description 3
- 229920001223 polyethylene glycol Polymers 0.000 description 3
- 239000012209 synthetic fiber Substances 0.000 description 3
- 229920002994 synthetic fiber Polymers 0.000 description 3
- 239000001993 wax Substances 0.000 description 3
- 229920000297 Rayon Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 238000003490 calendering Methods 0.000 description 2
- 229920002678 cellulose Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 239000001913 cellulose Substances 0.000 description 2
- 230000000052 comparative effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 description 2
- 125000000524 functional group Chemical group 0.000 description 2
- 230000035699 permeability Effects 0.000 description 2
- JTJMJGYZQZDUJJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N phencyclidine Chemical compound C1CCCCN1C1(C=2C=CC=CC=2)CCCCC1 JTJMJGYZQZDUJJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 229920001296 polysiloxane Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 239000011780 sodium chloride Substances 0.000 description 2
- 230000000699 topical effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 238000012546 transfer Methods 0.000 description 2
- 241000609240 Ambelania acida Species 0.000 description 1
- 241000196324 Embryophyta Species 0.000 description 1
- UAUDZVJPLUQNMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N Erucasaeureamid Natural products CCCCCCCCC=CCCCCCCCCCCCC(N)=O UAUDZVJPLUQNMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 240000000797 Hibiscus cannabinus Species 0.000 description 1
- 229920000433 Lyocell Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 208000034530 PLAA-associated neurodevelopmental disease Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 101000972349 Phytolacca americana Lectin-A Proteins 0.000 description 1
- 239000003929 acidic solution Substances 0.000 description 1
- NIXOWILDQLNWCW-UHFFFAOYSA-N acrylic acid group Chemical group C(C=C)(=O)O NIXOWILDQLNWCW-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 238000007605 air drying Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000012670 alkaline solution Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000010418 babysitting Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000010905 bagasse Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000015572 biosynthetic process Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000006664 bond formation reaction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000008859 change Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000006243 chemical reaction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000006378 damage Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000013461 design Methods 0.000 description 1
- KPUWHANPEXNPJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N disiloxane Chemical class [SiH3]O[SiH3] KPUWHANPEXNPJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 230000009977 dual effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000000839 emulsion Substances 0.000 description 1
- UAUDZVJPLUQNMU-KTKRTIGZSA-N erucamide Chemical compound CCCCCCCC\C=C/CCCCCCCCCCCC(N)=O UAUDZVJPLUQNMU-KTKRTIGZSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 239000012467 final product Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000009472 formulation Methods 0.000 description 1
- 229930195733 hydrocarbon Natural products 0.000 description 1
- 150000002430 hydrocarbons Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 125000002887 hydroxy group Chemical group [H]O* 0.000 description 1
- 239000012535 impurity Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000010348 incorporation Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000000691 measurement method Methods 0.000 description 1
- FJQXCDYVZAHXNS-UHFFFAOYSA-N methadone hydrochloride Chemical compound Cl.C=1C=CC=CC=1C(CC(C)N(C)C)(C(=O)CC)C1=CC=CC=C1 FJQXCDYVZAHXNS-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 230000003287 optical effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 229920001277 pectin Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000001814 pectin Substances 0.000 description 1
- 235000010987 pectin Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 230000035515 penetration Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000013031 physical testing Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000006187 pill Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920003023 plastic Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920001451 polypropylene glycol Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000002994 raw material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000002964 rayon Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000000717 retained effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 150000003839 salts Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 238000000638 solvent extraction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000007655 standard test method Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000007858 starting material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000005211 surface analysis Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000004753 textile Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920001169 thermoplastic Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000012815 thermoplastic material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000012876 topography Methods 0.000 description 1
- 210000002700 urine Anatomy 0.000 description 1
- 238000005406 washing Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000009736 wetting Methods 0.000 description 1
Classifications
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B5/00—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts
- B32B5/02—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by structural features of a fibrous or filamentary layer
- B32B5/06—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by structural features of a fibrous or filamentary layer characterised by a fibrous or filamentary layer mechanically connected, e.g. by needling to another layer, e.g. of fibres, of paper
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B29/00—Layered products comprising a layer of paper or cardboard
- B32B29/02—Layered products comprising a layer of paper or cardboard next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B5/00—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts
- B32B5/02—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by structural features of a fibrous or filamentary layer
- B32B5/022—Non-woven fabric
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B5/00—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts
- B32B5/02—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by structural features of a fibrous or filamentary layer
- B32B5/08—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by structural features of a fibrous or filamentary layer the fibres or filaments of a layer being of different substances, e.g. conjugate fibres, mixture of different fibres
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B5/00—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts
- B32B5/22—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by the presence of two or more layers which are next to each other and are fibrous, filamentary, formed of particles or foamed
- B32B5/24—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by the presence of two or more layers which are next to each other and are fibrous, filamentary, formed of particles or foamed one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
- B32B5/26—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by the presence of two or more layers which are next to each other and are fibrous, filamentary, formed of particles or foamed one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer next to it also being fibrous or filamentary
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B7/00—Layered products characterised by the relation between layers; Layered products characterised by the relative orientation of features between layers, or by the relative values of a measurable parameter between layers, i.e. products comprising layers having different physical, chemical or physicochemical properties; Layered products characterised by the interconnection of layers
- B32B7/04—Interconnection of layers
-
- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
- D04H—MAKING TEXTILE FABRICS, e.g. FROM FIBRES OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL; FABRICS MADE BY SUCH PROCESSES OR APPARATUS, e.g. FELTS, NON-WOVEN FABRICS; COTTON-WOOL; WADDING ; NON-WOVEN FABRICS FROM STAPLE FIBRES, FILAMENTS OR YARNS, BONDED WITH AT LEAST ONE WEB-LIKE MATERIAL DURING THEIR CONSOLIDATION
- D04H1/00—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres
- D04H1/40—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties
- D04H1/42—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties characterised by the use of certain kinds of fibres insofar as this use has no preponderant influence on the consolidation of the fleece
- D04H1/425—Cellulose series
-
- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
- D04H—MAKING TEXTILE FABRICS, e.g. FROM FIBRES OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL; FABRICS MADE BY SUCH PROCESSES OR APPARATUS, e.g. FELTS, NON-WOVEN FABRICS; COTTON-WOOL; WADDING ; NON-WOVEN FABRICS FROM STAPLE FIBRES, FILAMENTS OR YARNS, BONDED WITH AT LEAST ONE WEB-LIKE MATERIAL DURING THEIR CONSOLIDATION
- D04H1/00—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres
- D04H1/40—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties
- D04H1/42—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties characterised by the use of certain kinds of fibres insofar as this use has no preponderant influence on the consolidation of the fleece
- D04H1/4374—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties characterised by the use of certain kinds of fibres insofar as this use has no preponderant influence on the consolidation of the fleece using different kinds of webs, e.g. by layering webs
-
- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
- D04H—MAKING TEXTILE FABRICS, e.g. FROM FIBRES OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL; FABRICS MADE BY SUCH PROCESSES OR APPARATUS, e.g. FELTS, NON-WOVEN FABRICS; COTTON-WOOL; WADDING ; NON-WOVEN FABRICS FROM STAPLE FIBRES, FILAMENTS OR YARNS, BONDED WITH AT LEAST ONE WEB-LIKE MATERIAL DURING THEIR CONSOLIDATION
- D04H1/00—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres
- D04H1/40—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties
- D04H1/44—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties the fleeces or layers being consolidated by mechanical means, e.g. by rolling
- D04H1/46—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties the fleeces or layers being consolidated by mechanical means, e.g. by rolling by needling or like operations to cause entanglement of fibres
- D04H1/492—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties the fleeces or layers being consolidated by mechanical means, e.g. by rolling by needling or like operations to cause entanglement of fibres by fluid jet
-
- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
- D04H—MAKING TEXTILE FABRICS, e.g. FROM FIBRES OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL; FABRICS MADE BY SUCH PROCESSES OR APPARATUS, e.g. FELTS, NON-WOVEN FABRICS; COTTON-WOOL; WADDING ; NON-WOVEN FABRICS FROM STAPLE FIBRES, FILAMENTS OR YARNS, BONDED WITH AT LEAST ONE WEB-LIKE MATERIAL DURING THEIR CONSOLIDATION
- D04H1/00—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres
- D04H1/40—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties
- D04H1/44—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties the fleeces or layers being consolidated by mechanical means, e.g. by rolling
- D04H1/46—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties the fleeces or layers being consolidated by mechanical means, e.g. by rolling by needling or like operations to cause entanglement of fibres
- D04H1/498—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties the fleeces or layers being consolidated by mechanical means, e.g. by rolling by needling or like operations to cause entanglement of fibres entanglement of layered webs
-
- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
- D04H—MAKING TEXTILE FABRICS, e.g. FROM FIBRES OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL; FABRICS MADE BY SUCH PROCESSES OR APPARATUS, e.g. FELTS, NON-WOVEN FABRICS; COTTON-WOOL; WADDING ; NON-WOVEN FABRICS FROM STAPLE FIBRES, FILAMENTS OR YARNS, BONDED WITH AT LEAST ONE WEB-LIKE MATERIAL DURING THEIR CONSOLIDATION
- D04H1/00—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres
- D04H1/70—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of fibres
-
- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
- D04H—MAKING TEXTILE FABRICS, e.g. FROM FIBRES OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL; FABRICS MADE BY SUCH PROCESSES OR APPARATUS, e.g. FELTS, NON-WOVEN FABRICS; COTTON-WOOL; WADDING ; NON-WOVEN FABRICS FROM STAPLE FIBRES, FILAMENTS OR YARNS, BONDED WITH AT LEAST ONE WEB-LIKE MATERIAL DURING THEIR CONSOLIDATION
- D04H3/00—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length
- D04H3/08—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating
- D04H3/14—Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding
-
- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
- D04H—MAKING TEXTILE FABRICS, e.g. FROM FIBRES OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL; FABRICS MADE BY SUCH PROCESSES OR APPARATUS, e.g. FELTS, NON-WOVEN FABRICS; COTTON-WOOL; WADDING ; NON-WOVEN FABRICS FROM STAPLE FIBRES, FILAMENTS OR YARNS, BONDED WITH AT LEAST ONE WEB-LIKE MATERIAL DURING THEIR CONSOLIDATION
- D04H5/00—Non woven fabrics formed of mixtures of relatively short fibres and yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length
- D04H5/02—Non woven fabrics formed of mixtures of relatively short fibres and yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length strengthened or consolidated by mechanical methods, e.g. needling
- D04H5/03—Non woven fabrics formed of mixtures of relatively short fibres and yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length strengthened or consolidated by mechanical methods, e.g. needling by fluid jet
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B37/00—Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
- B32B37/10—Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using action of vacuum or fluid pressure
- B32B2037/1072—Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using action of vacuum or fluid pressure using a fluid jet
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2250/00—Layers arrangement
- B32B2250/02—2 layers
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2250/00—Layers arrangement
- B32B2250/20—All layers being fibrous or filamentary
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2262/00—Composition or structural features of fibres which form a fibrous or filamentary layer or are present as additives
- B32B2262/02—Synthetic macromolecular fibres
- B32B2262/0253—Polyolefin fibres
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2262/00—Composition or structural features of fibres which form a fibrous or filamentary layer or are present as additives
- B32B2262/02—Synthetic macromolecular fibres
- B32B2262/0261—Polyamide fibres
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2262/00—Composition or structural features of fibres which form a fibrous or filamentary layer or are present as additives
- B32B2262/02—Synthetic macromolecular fibres
- B32B2262/0261—Polyamide fibres
- B32B2262/0269—Aromatic polyamide fibres
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2262/00—Composition or structural features of fibres which form a fibrous or filamentary layer or are present as additives
- B32B2262/02—Synthetic macromolecular fibres
- B32B2262/0276—Polyester fibres
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2262/00—Composition or structural features of fibres which form a fibrous or filamentary layer or are present as additives
- B32B2262/04—Cellulosic plastic fibres, e.g. rayon
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2262/00—Composition or structural features of fibres which form a fibrous or filamentary layer or are present as additives
- B32B2262/06—Vegetal fibres
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2262/00—Composition or structural features of fibres which form a fibrous or filamentary layer or are present as additives
- B32B2262/06—Vegetal fibres
- B32B2262/062—Cellulose fibres, e.g. cotton
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2262/00—Composition or structural features of fibres which form a fibrous or filamentary layer or are present as additives
- B32B2262/06—Vegetal fibres
- B32B2262/062—Cellulose fibres, e.g. cotton
- B32B2262/065—Lignocellulosic fibres, e.g. jute, sisal, hemp, flax, bamboo
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2262/00—Composition or structural features of fibres which form a fibrous or filamentary layer or are present as additives
- B32B2262/06—Vegetal fibres
- B32B2262/062—Cellulose fibres, e.g. cotton
- B32B2262/067—Wood fibres
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2262/00—Composition or structural features of fibres which form a fibrous or filamentary layer or are present as additives
- B32B2262/08—Animal fibres, e.g. hair, wool, silk
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2262/00—Composition or structural features of fibres which form a fibrous or filamentary layer or are present as additives
- B32B2262/14—Mixture of at least two fibres made of different materials
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2307/00—Properties of the layers or laminate
- B32B2307/50—Properties of the layers or laminate having particular mechanical properties
- B32B2307/54—Yield strength; Tensile strength
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2307/00—Properties of the layers or laminate
- B32B2307/50—Properties of the layers or laminate having particular mechanical properties
- B32B2307/544—Torsion strength; Torsion stiffness
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2307/00—Properties of the layers or laminate
- B32B2307/50—Properties of the layers or laminate having particular mechanical properties
- B32B2307/554—Wear resistance
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2307/00—Properties of the layers or laminate
- B32B2307/70—Other properties
- B32B2307/718—Weight, e.g. weight per square meter
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2307/00—Properties of the layers or laminate
- B32B2307/70—Other properties
- B32B2307/726—Permeability to liquids, absorption
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2307/00—Properties of the layers or laminate
- B32B2307/70—Other properties
- B32B2307/728—Hydrophilic
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2307/00—Properties of the layers or laminate
- B32B2307/70—Other properties
- B32B2307/73—Hydrophobic
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2307/00—Properties of the layers or laminate
- B32B2307/70—Other properties
- B32B2307/754—Self-cleaning
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2555/00—Personal care
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2555/00—Personal care
- B32B2555/02—Diapers or napkins
Definitions
- the present disclosure generally relates to composite structures, and in particular to nonwoven composite structures intended for use in absorbent articles.
- Nonwoven composite webs made with a combination of various natural fibers and synthetic fibers are known in the conventional art for use in mainly absorbent (hydrophilic) products or product components.
- Synthetic fibers and wood fiber combination is prevalent in wipes, while use of natural fibers such as bagasse, kenaf, hemp and ramie combined with synthetic fibers is known to be used in automotive nonwoven composite materials.
- Cotton in particular is a common fiber that has a widespread use in the textile industry with some limited use in wipes and absorbent products such as absorbent pads and acquisition distribution layers in a diaper. This is mainly due to the fiber's superior softness properties and its hydrophilic characteristics.
- a base spunbond/spunmelt fabric is combined with a carded or preformed web containing natural fibers using a hydroentangling step and the resultant web is dried to form the composite web.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a natural fiber containing topsheet /backsheet, more specifically a cotton fiber with superior strength, abrasion resistance, tactile feel, and wettability characteristics (hydrophilic/phobic) that can be controlled based on end-use. These properties can be achieved by controlling a variety of process parameters such as the fiber choice, use of chemical additives, composite web manufacturing method and its processing conditions.
- Another object of the present invention is to allow for the incorporation of natural fibers at low basis weight (e.g., 10 to 20gsm), into a composite material with the total basis weight ranging from 25 to 100 gsm.
- Using roll goods with suitable natural fiber content allows for production of composite materials at commercial production speeds ranging from 500 to 1000 mpm, while a traditional carded spunlace or airlaid lines are limited to production speeds well under 500 mpm.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a wipe product made of a combination of a natural fiber web and spunbond/spunmelt webs.
- a composite structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises at least one natural fiber web layer and at least one nonwoven web layer.
- a method for making a composite structure includes: providing at least one natural fiber web layer and at least one nonwoven web layer; and hydroentangling the at least one natural fiber web layer with the at least one nonwoven web layer.
- the at least one nonwoven web layer is a spunbond or spunmelt web layer.
- the at least one nonwoven web layer which is a spunbond or spunmelt web layer has a philic in-melt additive.
- the at least one nonwoven web layer comprises polypropylene, polyethylene, polyester, nylon or PLA.
- the at least one natural fiber web layer has adjustable wettability characteristics.
- the at least one natural fiber web layer is completely hydrophobic.
- the at least one natural fiber web layer is completely hydrophilic. [0014] In at least one embodiment, the at least one natural fiber web layer is adjusted to be at least partially hydrophobic.
- the at least one natural fiber web layer comprises at least one of abaca, coir, cotton, flax, hemp, jute, ramie, sisal, alpaca wool, angora wool, camel hair, cashmere, mohair, silk, wool, hardwood, softwood, or elephant grass fibers.
- the at least one natural fiber web layer comprises cotton fibers and/or cotton linters.
- the overall cotton content of the composite product may contain up to 80%, more preferably in the 4 to 55% range.
- the at least one natural fiber web layer comprises pulp fibers, hardwood and/or softwood fibers.
- the at least one natural fiber web layer may be a preformed web in the form of a rolled good that is unwound on the composite web line to make the composite product.
- the at least one natural fiber web layer present in the form of a rolled good may be made up of 100% wood fibers.
- the at least one natural fiber web layer present in the form of a rolled good may be made up of 100% cotton fibers, more specifically cotton linters.
- the at least one natural fiber web layer present in the form of a rolled good may be made up of a combination of wood fibers and cotton fibers, more specifically cotton linters. Wood fiber content may vary from 0 to 100%, and cotton fiber content may vary from 0 to 100%.
- the at least one natural fiber web layer present in the form of a rolled good may be made up of a combination of wood fibers and hemp fibers. Wood fiber content may vary from 0 to 100% and hemp fiber content may vary from 0 to 100%.
- the at least one natural fiber web layer comprises a blend of natural fibers and synthetic staple fibers.
- the natural fiber content in this natural fiber web layer may be in the range of 5 to 100%, more preferably from 5 to 80%.
- the synthetic staple fiber content in this natural fiber web layer may be in the range of 5 to 100%), more preferably from 5 to 80%.
- the at least one natural fiber web layer and the at least one nonwoven web layer are subjected to a hydroentangling process to form the composite structure.
- the composite web may be plain, patterned or aperture.
- the patterning or aperturing process is performed using the hydroentangling process.
- fluid pressure used in the hydroentangling process is within a range of 10 to 200 bars, with a target hydroentangling energy flux range of 0.05 to 1
- fluid pressure used in the hydroentangling process is within a range of 20 to 100 bars, with a target hydroentangling energy flux range of 0.05 to 1 Kw-hr/kg.
- the use of a hydrophilic natural fiber which is subjected to a hydroentangling process to produce a composite non-woven web may have pronounced patterned structures with higher bulk, due to the tendency of the hydrophilic natural fibers to move to the raised areas of the pattern.
- the natural fiber web is formed using an airlaid machine inline.
- the natural fiber web is formed using a carding machine inline or offline and prebonded by hydroentangling.
- the natural fiber web is a paper web formed by a paper making machine.
- the paper web is made of 100% wood pulp or a blend of natural fibers and wood pulp.
- the at least one spunbond or spunmelt web layer is made using polypropylene resin with round fiber cross-section.
- the at least one spunbond or spunmelt web layer is made using polypropylene resin with shaped cross-section.
- the shaped cross-section of the spunmelt filaments may allow for improved entrapment of the natural fibers in the composite structure.
- the at least one spunbond or spunmelt web layer is made using polypropylene resin with tri-lobal cross-section.
- the shaped cross-section of the spunmelt filaments may allow for improved entrapment of the natural fibers in the composite structure.
- the at least one spunbond or spunmlet web layer is made using resin that comprises a blend of polypropylene, polypropylene-co-ethylene block copolymers and a slip aid.
- the composite structure is a patterned structure formed by the hydroentangling process or by calendering.
- the patterned structure is a three-dimensional structure.
- the three-dimensional structure is formed by an embossed steel or steel roll with patterns of greater than 1 micron depth.
- hand feel of the composite structure is enhanced by at least one of a brush roll mechanism, chemical surface peeling or the hydroentangling process.
- the composite structure comprises water based softener chemistries including but not limited to various ethylene and propylene based glycol surfactants and additives to enhance softness of the composite structure.
- the composite structure comprises water based hydrophobic additives to enhance hydrohead of the composite structure.
- the at least one nonwoven web layer comprises PLA to enhance some physical properties of the composite structure such as tenstile strength or stiffness or resilience
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a nonwoven composite web according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a system for making a nonwoven composite web according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a hydroentangling process with spunbond or spunmelt nonwoven web and natural fiber web according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a hydroentangling process with spunbond or spunmelt nonwoven web and natural fiber web according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a hydroentangling process with spunbond or spunmelt nonwoven web and natural fiber web according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 6 is a table of selective starting materials and process parameters for hydraulically entangling natural fiber containing composite fabrics in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the invention.
- FIG. 7 is a table of results corresponding to FIG. 6.
- FIGS. 8A and 8B are tables of material characteristic comparisons between existing products and between a sample resulting from a process according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention and an existing product, respectively.
- FIGS. 9A and 9B are micrographs of a composite fabric that is hydraulically entangled under a set of process parameters and conditions reflected in FIG. 6 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
- FIGS. 10A and 10B are micrographs of a composite fabrics that is hydraulically entangled under another set of process parameters and conditions reflected in FIG. 6 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
- FIGS. 11A and 11B are micrographs of a composite fabrics that is hydraulically entangled under yet another set of process parameters and conditions reflected in FIG. 6 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
- the present invention is directed to the use of natural fibers, specifically cotton fiber with superior strength, abrasion resistance, tactile feel, and adjustable wettability characteristics for non-woven components of absorbent articles.
- hydrophobic cotton fiber or slightly hydrophilic cotton fiber is used to produce non-woven diaper materials, such as top sheet and back sheet materials.
- a cotton fiber web is bonded to a spunbond or spunmelt nonwoven web layer by hydroentanglement to form a composite web structure that may be used to form a top sheet or back sheet of an absorbent article, or other absorbent article components that require at least some hydrophobicity.
- FIG. 1 is a cross sectional view of a composite web, generally designated by reference number 10, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- the composite web 10 includes a natural fiber web layer 12 and a spunbond or spunmelt nonwoven web layer 14.
- the natural fiber web layer 12 is made of 0% to 100% processed natural fiber with hydrophobic or hydrophilic characteristics, such as, for example, abaca, coir, cotton, flax, hemp, jute, ramie, sisal, alpaca wool, angora wool, camel hair, cashmere, mohair, silk, wool, hardwood, softwood, elephant grass fibers, etc.
- the natural fiber web layer may be made of a blend of natural fibers and synthetic staple fibers.
- the nonwoven web layer 14 is a spunbond or spunmelt web made from thermoplastic polymers, such as, for example, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyester, nylon, PL A, etc.
- the layers 12 and 14 of the composite web 10 are bonded together by hydro-entangling.
- the composite web 10 may include more than one natural fiber web layer and/or more than one nonwoven web layer 14.
- the natural fiber web layer 12 is made of cotton fiber.
- Cotton fiber is made up of cellulose, pectins, waxes and salts.
- Hydrophobic cotton is produced by taking controlled measures in the fiber processing step such as treating the cotton fiber with hydrophobic additives, washing the fiber to remove impurities but have the ability to trap naturally occurring wax, etc. This fiber processing step is done by the fiber manufacturer and the amount of hydrophobic additives added and level of fiber processing done to the natural fiber determines the degree of wettability characteristics. Such fibers with varied degree of wettability are available from natural fiber manufacturers.
- such fibers are identified for use in forming a hydrophilic or hydrophobic non- woven composite web and the fiber wettability property is preserved during the hydroentangling process used to produce the composite web.
- the hydrophobic characteristics of the processed natural fiber used to make the composite web 10 can be adjusted from slightly hydrophobic to fully hydrophobic.
- the natural fiber web layer 12 may comprise a blend of natural fibers, regenerated fibers, and synthetic staple fibers. Regenerated fibers may be cellulose-based fibers that are regenerated via solvent extraction or spinning—such as, viscose rayon, modified rayon fibers such as Tencel and the like.
- the natural fiber web layer 12 is made of cotton fiber or wood pulp. Most commonly available hydrophilic cotton fibers from various fiber manufacturers can be used to make the natural fiber web.
- the hydrophobic characteristic required for the composite web can be imparted post hydro-entangling at the kiss roll station via surface modification. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the wet web coming out of the hydroentangling station passes through a kiss-roll applicator. At the kiss-roll applicator, several hydrophobic additives/surfactants such as wax emulsions, siloxane chemistries, fluorocarbons and other hydrocarbons can be applied to the web.
- the functional -OH groups present in the natural fiber web can react with the hydrophobic chemistries to form a permanent bond. This formed chemical linkage is cured at the through air drier. This method imparts durable hydrophobic properties to the composite web because the additive treatment is done post hydro-entangling step.
- An additional surface finish such as a softener can be applied to the composite web post hydro-entangling at the kiss roll station.
- a softener can be applied to the composite web post hydro-entangling at the kiss roll station.
- several silicone based softners, debonders etc. can be applied to the web to impart superior tactile feel.
- the functional -OH groups present in the natural fiber web can react with the softener chemistries to form a permanent bond. This formed chemical linkage formed is cured at the through air drier.
- the natural fiber web layer 12 is made using a paper machine with both wood pulp and cotton linters. Hydrophobic and softness characteristics are imparted to the composite web post hydro-entangling station at the kiss roll applicator.
- Hydrophobic and softness characteristics are imparted to the composite web post hydro-entangling station at the kiss roll applicator.
- surfactants that impart dual properties such as softness and hydrophobicity including but not limited to silicone based softeners, debonders, poly ethylene and propylene glycol based surfactants etc.
- the functional -OH groups present in the natural fiber web can react with the applied surface chemistry to form a permanent bond. This formed chemical linkage formed is cured at the through air drier.
- the natural fiber web layer 12 can be produced using an airlaid machine inline, a carding machine inline or offline with prebonding via hydroentangling, or may be introduced as a paper web produced in a wetlaid machine.
- the natural fiber web layer 12 may be made of 100% wood pulp, a blend of cotton and wood pulp or a blend of other natural fibers, such as hemp and wood pulp.
- the spunbond or spunmelt web layer 14 may be produced using standard polypropylene resin with round fiber cross-section or shaped cross-sections, such as a tri-lobal fiber. The increased surface area of the shaped fiber assists in retaining the natural fibers in the composite web during the hydroentangling process.
- the spunbond or spunmelt web layer 14 is softer than a standard web and is produced by special formulations of resin including blends of polypropylene, polypropylene-co-ethylene block copolymers and a slip aid, such as erucamide.
- the fluid pressure used to hydroentangle the two or more layers of the composite web 10 is within the range of 10 to 200 bars, and more preferably within the range of 20 to 100 bars.
- the hydroentangling energy flux target ranges between 0.05 to 1 Kw-hr/kg.
- the composite web 10 may be a patterned structure formed by the hydroentangling process or by calendering methods. In this regard, hydroentangling can create high density and low density natural fiber areas in the composite structure depending on the water pressure and water movement from jet to drum.
- the patterned structure can be a three-dimensional structure formed by the use of an embossed steel or steel roll with deep patterns greater than 1 micron depth.
- the composite web has a superior hand feel due to short fiber protrusions on the surface resulting from fuzzy finish. Fuzziness may be created by a brush roll mechanism, use of chemicals to create a surface peel or the hydroentangling process.
- the composite material is passed through a set of rolls that have fine bristles which produce loose fibers on the surface as it passes through.
- slightly alkaline or acidic solutions with the ability to swell/react with natural fibers are used to create loose fibers/fibrils on the surface.
- process conditions such as water jet pressure, choice of jet strip and/or wire mesh design on the suction boxes are adjusted to create vertical orientation of the short natural fibers.
- the level of fuzz is quantifiable using surface analysis tools such as optical microscope with surface topography measurement capabilities.
- the composite web of the present invention has a durable and superior softness and slickness due to the natural fiber's ability to form covalent bonds with water based softener chemistries and surfactants.
- Use of natural fibers to make composite nonwoven material allows for further surface modification to the final web.
- Some specific end uses include use of water based surfactants and other chemistries to impart softness and or hydrophobicity to the product.
- treatment of the natural fiber composite web with surfactants such as polyethylene glycol (PEG) provides a soft and slick yet durable finish, due to the covalent bond formation between natural fiber functional groups and hydroxyl groups of the PEG surfactant.
- PEG polyethylene glycol
- the strength properties of the natural fiber spunbond composite material can be enhanced when a thermoplastic material such as PLA is used to make the spunbond matrix. This strength increase is due to the reaction between the functional end groups in PLA and functional groups in natural fiber such as cotton, hemp, wood pulp, etc.
- FIG. 3 shows a hydroentangling apparatus, general designated by reference number 100, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- a natural fiber web and a spunbond or spunmelt web are fed to the hydroentangling apparatus 100 where they are layered together and subsequently fed to drums 102 and 104.
- the natural fiber web is formed as a paper web prior to delivery to the hydroentangling apparatus 100 by, for example, a through air drying (TAD) machine or by an offline carding machine with prebonding.
- TAD through air drying
- the natural fiber web may be formed inline using an airlaid or carding machine.
- the layered structure passes over the drums 102, 104, manifolds surrounding the drums 102, 104 generate water jets so as to hydroentangle the layered structure in a multi-step hydroentanlging process.
- the hydroentangling process results in the formation of a composite web structure made up of a natural fiber web layer and a spunbond or spunmelt layer. It should be appreciated that the final product may include any number of both natural fiber web layers and spunmelt or spunbond layers arranged in any sequence.
- Example 1 Method to produce a patterned composite web by hydroentangling a preformed cotton web and spunbond web
- a 25 gsm 50:50% cotton: staple polypropylene fiber carded web was made using a Trutzschler carded spunlace line (Triitzschler GmbH & Co. KG, Monchengladbach, Germany).
- HE energy levels used to pre-entangle the carded web was at 20, 30, 40 bars from the 3 injection manifolds of drum 1 and 60, 60 bars from the injection manifolds of drum 2, respectively as shown in FIG. 3.
- a 12 gsm spunbond polypropylene web was hydroentangled with the preformed carded web to produce a composite web using the same Trutzschler carded spunlace line.
- Energy levels used to hydroentangle the spunbond and carded webs were at 20, 80, 80 bars from the 3 injection manifolds of drum 1 and 100, 100 bars from the injection manifolds of drum 2, respectively.
- Example 2 Method to produce a patterned composite web by hydroentangling a preformed cotton web and 2 spunbond webs
- a 25 gsm 100% cotton fiber carded web was made using a Trutzschler carded spunlace line.
- HE energy levels used to pre-entangle the carded web was at 20, 30, 40 bars from the 3 injection manifolds of drum 1 and 60, 60 bars from the injection manifolds of drum 2, respectively as shown in FIG. 3.
- two identical 12 gsm spunbond polypropylene webs were hydroentangled with the preformed carded web to produce a three layer composite web using the same Trutzschler carded spunlace line.
- Energy levels used to hydroentangle the spunbond and carded webs were at 20, 80, 80 bars from the 3 injection manifolds of drum 1 and 100, 100 bars from the injection manifolds of drum 2, respectively.
- Example 3 Method to produce a patterned composite web by hydroentangling paper and spunbond webs at low energy
- a patterned/structured paper web was made using a TAD paper machine.
- the paper web had permanent wet strength KymeneTM 821 (PAE resin) available from Hercules Incorporated, Wilmington, Delaware, USA, at add-on levels of at least 6 kg/ton.
- the patterned structured web was then hydroentangled with two 12 gsm polypropylene spunbond webs.
- the patterned structure of the paper web was preserved in the composite non-woven fabric by using a low HE energy intensity during the hydroentangling process.
- HE energy conditions were 20, 40, 40 bars from the three injection manifolds of drum 1 and 40, 40 bars from the two injection manifolds of drum 2, as shown in FIG. 4.
- Example 4 Method to produce a flat composite web by hydroentangling paper and spunbond webs at high HE energy
- FIG. 4 shows the web arrangement with the paper web sandwiched between the two spunbond webs.
- the patterned/structured paper web was made using a TAD paper machine.
- the paper web had permanent wet strength Kymene 821 (PAE resin) at add-on levels of at least 6 kg/ton.
- High HE energy levels was used to entangle the two SB and paper web at 20, 100, 100 bars from the three injection manifolds of drum 1 and 150, 150 bars from the two injection manifolds of drum 2, as shown in FIG. 4. Due to the use of high HE energy levels, the patterned paper web structure was disrupted and lost during the process resulting in flat but strong composite non-woven material.
- FIG. 5 illustrates a hydroentangling apparatus according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- a natural fiber web may be formed by a carding machine (or "unit") and a spunbond or spunmelt web may be unwound before being fed to the hydroentangling apparatus where the webs are layered together and subsequently fed to drums (Drum 1, Drum 2, and Drum 3) with respective water injectors (Inj 1, Inj 2, and Inj 3).
- the hydroentangled web layers may then be dried to form the composite product.
- Test methods used to determine fabric properties described in the examples were measured by the following methods.
- a test method that measures the rate of penetration of a 5 mL volume of 0.9% sodium chloride based saline solution (simulated urine) into a nonwoven that is placed upon five-layers of absorbent paper. Industry standard Lister strikethrough test equipment was used for this test. Hydrophilicity drives strike-through times. Lower strike-through values typically indicate a more hydrophilic material. Typical strike-through values for a nonwoven used in a diaper top- sheet are 2-3 seconds.
- the test procedure includes the following steps:
- a test method that assess a nonwoven' s tendency to retain the insult fluid during a strike-through test is especially used on a top-sheet where the function is to rapidly pull the insult through it and allow it to transfer through the acquisition layer to the absorbent core. If a nonwoven is too absorbent, it will retain some of the insult fluid instead of allowing it to transfer to the core. This causes a high re-wet value.
- the goal is to have fast strike-through times with low re-wet values since a nonwoven with a high re-wet value will retain the insult fluid and stay wet which is not good for skin contact.
- the re-wet is measured by insulting the nonwoven with a larger volume of 0.9% saline solution and then placing pre-weighed paper on top of the wetted nonwoven. A weight is placed on top of the paper to simulate a baby sitting on the wet top-sheet. After a period of time the weight is removed and the paper is weighed again. Fluid that was retained in the nonwoven is pulled into the paper and its mass is recorded. Typical re-wet values are -0.15 g.
- the test procedure includes the following steps, which is to be performed after completing the single strike through test described above.
- HOM Handle-O-Meter stiffness of nonwoven materials is performed in accordance with WSP test method 90.3 with a slight modification.
- the quality of "hand” is considered to be the combination of resistance due to the surface friction and flexural rigidity of a sheet material.
- the equipment used for this test method is available from Thwing Albert Instrument Co., In this test method, a 100 x 100 mm sample was used for the HOM measurement and the final readings obtained were reported "as is" in grams instead of doubling the readings per the WSP test method 90.3.
- Average HOM was obtained by taking the average of MD and CD HOM values. Typically, lower the HOM values higher the softness and flexibility, while higher HOM values means lower softness and flexibility of the nonwoven fabric.
- Tensile strength measurement is performed in accordance with either ASTM or WSP methods, more specifically ASTM D5035 or WSP 110.4(05)B, using an Instron test machine. Measurement is done in both MD and CD directions respectively. MD strength and elongation, CD strength and elongation, along with geometric mean tensile strength (GMT), which is the square root of the product of MD and CD strength are reported in the results table, FIG. 7.
- GMT geometric mean tensile strength
- the materials used for the respective trials which include 10 gsm and 15 gsm spunbond nonwoven fabrics bonded with low and medium bonding conditions, and hydroentangled with blended philic cotton A, pure and blended phobic cotton A, and phobic cotton B, respectively.
- Low bonding conditions comprise an engraved-roll temperature of 145°C, smooth- roll temperature of 145°C and calender pressure of 30 N/mm.
- Medium bonding conditions comprise an engraved-roll temperature of 150°C, smooth-roll temperature of 150°C and calender pressure of 30 N/mm.
- Strip 2R: - a metal strip perforated with two rows of very small holes across its width from which the high pressure water flows creating water needles that hit the nonwoven and carded web and entangle the fibers together.
- Screen - MSD a metal sleeve that fits over the drum in the hydraulic jet-lace unit against which the hydraulic water needles are applied to the material. 100 holes/cm2 which are 300 microns in diameter. 8% open-area.
- Screen - PS1 a metal sleeve with a matrix of holes which allows for the creation of a pattern into the nonwoven based on water flow through the screen—with an average hole diameter of 3 mm.
- Screen - AS1 a metal sleeve with a matrix of holes which allows for the creation of a aperture hole into the nonwoven based on water flow through the screen— the average aperture size being 0.9 mm x 1.5 mm, MD x CD.
- the results shown in FIG. 7 relate to cotton fiber based spunbond composite fabrics.
- the parameters include a resulting basis weight (BW) is gsm (grams per square meter), AirPerm (air permeability) in cfm (cubic feet per minute), thickness, MDT (machine direction tensile strength) in N/cm (Newtons per centimeter), MDE (machine direction elongation) in %, CDT (cross machine direction tensile strength) in N/cm (Newtons per centimeter), CDE (cross direction elongation) in %, GMT (Geometric mean tensile strength) in N/cm:- which is the square root of the product of MDT and CDT, MD HOM (machine direction Handle-O-Meter) in grams (g), CD HOM (cross machine direction Handle-O-Meter), Avg HOM (average Handle-O- Meter), "visual" abrasion resistance, and strike-through and rewet tests.
- the "visual" abrasion rating resistance parameter refers to a NuMartindale Abrasion measure of the abrasion resistance of the surface of a fabric sample and is performed in accordance with ASTM D 4966-98, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
- the NuMartindale Abrasion test was performed on each sample with a Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester by performing 40 to 80 abrasion cycles for each sample. Testing results were reported after all abrasion cycles were completed or destruction of the test sample. Preferably, there should be no visual change to the surface of the material.
- Example 5 Method to produce a cotton containing nonwoven fabric
- Sample #1 (“Sample Code" in FIGS. 6 and 7), wherein the 10 gsm spunbond nonwoven was produced in a 3 beam spunbond process, laying down three layers of fibers using ExxonMobil 3155 polypropylene. The 3 layer spunbond was exposed to medium bonding conditions using a standard oval bond roll, with -18% land area. The resulting 10 gsm spunbond web was unwound on a spunlace line as shown in FIG. 5 where it was combined with a 20 gsm carded nonwoven web containing discontinuous fibers made of 80 and 20% polyester and philic cotton fibers, respectively.
- the polyester fiber is a standard staple fiber with 1.5 to 2 denier per filament, 38 mm fiber length. Fiber length of philic cotton fiber A is typically in the range of 20 to 25 mm and can be purchased from several cotton suppliers.
- the process conditions to combine the carded and spunbond web are shown in FIG. 6. As shown in FIG. 6, the process conditions for Sample #1 include: exposing the combined web to CI (water) 2R injectors at 40 and 70 bars over a MSD screen, C2 2R injectors (subset) at 70 bars over a MSD screen, and C3 1R/2R injectors at 180 and 200 bars, respectively, over a PS1 screen. Additionally, a patterning sleeve PS1 was used in the 3 r drum to create a patterned composite web.
- the excellent abrasion resistance ratings indicate very good fiber tie-down of both the cotton and polyester fiber to the base spunbond web.
- Example 6 Method to produce a cotton containing nonwoven fabric
- Sample #2 (“Sample Code" in FIGS. 6 and 7), wherein the 10 gsm spunbond nonwoven was produced in a 3 beam spunbond process, laying down three layers of fibers using ExxonMobil 3155 polypropylene. The 3 layer spunbond was exposed to medium bonding conditions using a standard oval bond roll, with 18% land area. The resulting 10 gsm spunbond web was unwound on a spunlace line as shown in FIG. 5, where it was combined with a 20 gsm carded nonwoven web containing discontinuous fibers made of 100% phobic cotton fibers. Fiber length of phobic cotton fiber A is typically in the range of 20 to 25mm and can be purchased from several cotton suppliers.
- the process conditions to combine the carded and spunbond web are shown in FIG. 6.
- a detailed description of the process conditions for Sample #2 shown in FIG. 6 will not be repeated as they correspond to those of Sample #1 in Example 5 above but with different values for the respective parameters.
- the excellent abrasion resistance ratings indicate very good fiber tie-down.
- Example 7 Method to produce a cotton containing nonwoven fabric
- Sample #3 wherein the 10 gsm spunbond nonwoven was produced in a 3 beam spunbond process, laying down three layers of fibers using ExxonMobil 3155 polypropylene. The 3 layer spunbond was exposed to medium bonding conditions using a standard oval bond roll, with 18% land area. The resulting 10 gsm spunbond web was unwound on a spunlace line as shown in FIG. 5, where it was combined with a 15 gsm carded nonwoven web containing discontinuous fibers made of 100% phobic cotton fibers. Fiber length of phobic cotton fiber A is typically in the range of 20 to 25mm and can be purchased from several cotton suppliers.
- the process conditions to combine the carded and spunbond web are shown in FIG. 6.
- a detailed description of the process conditions for Sample #3 shown in FIG. 6 will not be repeated as they correspond to those of Sample #1 in Example 5 above but with different values for the respective parameters.
- the average HOM data of 3.59 grams indicates excellent hand feel and fabric flexibility.
- HOM is a measure of softness and lower the test value in grams, higher the softness.
- the average HOM values obtained are even better than the competitive product HOMs shown in Figure 8A.
- Example 8 Method to produce a cotton containing nonwoven fabric
- Sample #7 An exemplary embodiment of the present invention, Sample #7, wherein the 10 gsm spunbond nonwoven was produced in a 3 beam spunbond process, laying down three layers of fibers using ExxonMobil 3155 polypropylene. The 3 layer spunbond was exposed to medium bonding conditions using a standard oval bond roll, with 18% land area. The resulting 10 gsm spunbond web was unwound on a spunlace line as shown in FIG. 5, where it was combined with a 25 gsm carded nonwoven web containing discontinuous fibers made of 80 and 20% polyester and phobic cotton fibers, respectively.
- the polyester fiber is a standard staple fiber with 1.5 to 2 denier per filament, 38 mm fiber length.
- Fiber length of phobic cotton fiber A is typically in the range of 20 to 25mm and can be purchased from several cotton suppliers.
- the process conditions to combine the carded and spunbond web are shown in FIG. 6.
- a detailed description of the process conditions for Sample #1 shown in FIG. 6 will not be repeated as they correspond to those of Sample #1 in Example 5 above but with different values for the respective parameters.
- the excellent abrasion resistance ratings indicate very good fiber tie-down of both the cotton and polyester fiber to the base spunbond web.
- FIGS. 9A and 9B are micrographs of a Sample #1 composite fabric, FIG. 9B being a higher magnification micrograph. From these figures, it is observed that the bond pattern used in the primary nonwoven web is still intact.
- Example 9 Method to produce a cotton containing nonwoven fabric
- Sample #9 An exemplary embodiment of the present invention, Sample #9, wherein a 15 gsm spunbond nonwoven was produced in a 4 beam spunbond process, laying down four layers of fibers using ExxonMobil 3155 polypropylene. The 4 layer spunbond was exposed to low bonding conditions using a standard oval bond roll, with 18% land area. The resulting 15 gsm spunbond web was unwound on a spunlace line as shown in FIG. 5, where it was combined with a 15 gsm carded nonwoven web containing discontinuous fibers made of 100% phobic cotton fibers. Fiber length of phobic cotton fiber B is typically in the range of 20 to 25mm and can be purchased from several cotton suppliers.
- the process conditions to combine the carded and spunbond web are shown in FIG. 6.
- a detailed description of the process conditions for Sample #9 shown in FIG. 6 will not be repeated as they correspond to those of Sample #1 in Example 5 above but with different values for the respective parameters.
- FIGS. 10A and 10B are micrographs of a Sample #9 composite fabric, FIG. 10B being a higher magnification micrograph.
- FIGS. 1 1A and 1 1B are micrographs of a Sample #10 composite fabric.
- FIG. 1 1B being a higher magnification micrograph.
- a pattern in the composite fabric can be discerned resulting from a water injection step over an apertured screen AS 1, as reflected in the Table of FIG. 6.
- Example 10 Method to produce a cotton containing nonwoven fabric with adjustable wettability characteristics
- the wettability characteristics can be varied significantly by changing the cotton fiber choice, blend proportion, basis weight, patterning effects etc. More specifically, the fiber choice is very important for topsheet wettability characteristics, which is monitored in terms of strike through and rewet properties. Higher water strike-through and lower rewet properties indicate that the fabric is hydrophobic, while lower strike through and higher rewet properties indicate the fabric is hydrophilic. As shown in FIG. 7, the strike through properties range from 1.8 seconds to greater than 100 seconds, while the rewet properties ranges from 0.06 grams to 2.27 grams. Additionally the wettability characteristics can be changed further by treating the composite web with small amounts of topical philic surfactants. Sample #8, which had high strike through >100 seconds was modified with a small amount of topical philic surfactant and the resulting treated fabric had a strike through of 0.5 seconds with little to no effect on the rewet properties.
- FIGS. 8A and 8B show physical testing data of competitive products available in the market for benchmarking a composite fabric made in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention for both diaper topsheet and backsheet applications.
- the Goon product is believed to be produced using carded through air bonded (TABW) technology and apparently does not contain any cotton.
- Production technology for the "Natural Moony” product is unknown, it is believed to be a carding-based technology combined with either hydroentangling or through air bonding.
- the "Natural Moony" topsheet obtained from the diaper is believed to contain cotton fibers and is likely in the 5 to 15% cotton content range.
- the Goon product data listed on the table in FIG. 8A is from the diaper backsheet, which was carefully removed from the diaper to test for physical properties.
- Sample 7 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 was normalized to 25 gsm basis weight for comparative purposes.
- the resultant sample 7 normalized data is shown in FIG. 8B along with competitive topsheet data obtained from cotton containing "Natural Moony” product.
- FIG. 8B it is observed that the Sample 7 "normalized” has significantly higher GMT strength of 4.7 N/cm versus 3.0 N/cm at comparable CD HOM values. This higher strength similar to other examples explained before leads to superior fiber tie-down and therefore very good to excellent abrasion properties.
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Textile Engineering (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Nonwoven Fabrics (AREA)
- Absorbent Articles And Supports Therefor (AREA)
- Laminated Bodies (AREA)
Abstract
Description
Claims
Priority Applications (6)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
KR1020187023487A KR20180123012A (en) | 2016-01-15 | 2017-01-17 | Nonwoven composites comprising a natural fiber web layer and method of forming the same |
JP2018555848A JP2019508603A (en) | 2016-01-15 | 2017-01-17 | Nonwoven composite comprising natural fiber web layer and method of forming the same |
MX2018008708A MX2018008708A (en) | 2016-01-15 | 2017-01-17 | Nonwoven composite including natural fiber web layer and method of forming the same. |
CA3020895A CA3020895A1 (en) | 2016-01-15 | 2017-01-17 | Nonwoven composite including natural fiber web layer and method of forming the same |
EP17739149.7A EP3402665A4 (en) | 2016-01-15 | 2017-01-17 | Nonwoven composite including natural fiber web layer and method of forming the same |
CN201780014402.9A CN109311263A (en) | 2016-01-15 | 2017-01-17 | Nonwoven composite and forming method thereof including natural fiber web |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US201662279187P | 2016-01-15 | 2016-01-15 | |
US62/279,187 | 2016-01-15 |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
WO2017124092A1 true WO2017124092A1 (en) | 2017-07-20 |
Family
ID=59311555
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
PCT/US2017/013766 WO2017124092A1 (en) | 2016-01-15 | 2017-01-17 | Nonwoven composite including natural fiber web layer and method of forming the same |
Country Status (8)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US20170203542A1 (en) |
EP (1) | EP3402665A4 (en) |
JP (1) | JP2019508603A (en) |
KR (1) | KR20180123012A (en) |
CN (1) | CN109311263A (en) |
CA (1) | CA3020895A1 (en) |
MX (1) | MX2018008708A (en) |
WO (1) | WO2017124092A1 (en) |
Cited By (12)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US10590577B2 (en) | 2016-08-02 | 2020-03-17 | Fitesa Germany Gmbh | System and process for preparing polylactic acid nonwoven fabrics |
WO2020182959A1 (en) * | 2019-03-12 | 2020-09-17 | Lineo | Process for manufacturing a preimpregnated fibrous reinforcement from a thermoplastic nonwoven and a natural plant fiber reinforcement, and preimpregnated fibrous reinforcement obtained |
US10822578B2 (en) | 2018-06-01 | 2020-11-03 | Amtex Innovations Llc | Methods of washing stitchbonded nonwoven towels using a soil release polymer |
US11220086B2 (en) | 2018-04-13 | 2022-01-11 | Amtex Innovations Llc | Stitchbonded, washable nonwoven towels and method for making |
US11441251B2 (en) | 2016-08-16 | 2022-09-13 | Fitesa Germany Gmbh | Nonwoven fabrics comprising polylactic acid having improved strength and toughness |
US11801169B2 (en) | 2019-05-31 | 2023-10-31 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Absorbent article having a waist gasketing element |
US11884899B2 (en) | 2018-06-01 | 2024-01-30 | Amtex Innovations Llc | Methods of laundering stitchbonded nonwoven towels using a soil release polymer |
US11931233B2 (en) | 2020-05-05 | 2024-03-19 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Absorbent articles including improved elastic panels |
EP4148175A4 (en) * | 2020-07-07 | 2024-04-17 | Mitsui Chemicals Asahi Life Materials Co., Ltd. | Composite nonwoven fabric and manufacturing method for same |
WO2024136850A1 (en) * | 2022-12-20 | 2024-06-27 | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. | Forming substrate with highly textured surface |
JP7538038B2 (en) | 2018-08-13 | 2024-08-21 | 大和紡績株式会社 | Nonwoven fabric for absorbent articles, manufacturing method thereof, top sheet for absorbent articles, and absorbent articles |
US12121426B2 (en) | 2020-09-23 | 2024-10-22 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Method and apparatus for bonding elastic parts under tension to an advancing carrier |
Families Citing this family (27)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US9474660B2 (en) | 2012-10-31 | 2016-10-25 | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. | Absorbent article with a fluid-entangled body facing material including a plurality of hollow projections |
KR102469632B1 (en) * | 2016-12-14 | 2022-11-22 | 피에프넌우븐즈 엘엘씨 | Hydraulically treated nonwoven fabric and its manufacturing method |
RU2713351C1 (en) | 2017-02-28 | 2020-02-04 | Кимберли-Кларк Ворлдвайд, Инк. | Method of producing laminar webs with hollow ledges and holes subjected to jet bonding |
RU2718655C1 (en) | 2017-03-30 | 2020-04-13 | Кимберли-Кларк Ворлдвайд, Инк. | Inclusion of the area with holes in the absorbent product |
CN111148491B (en) | 2017-09-21 | 2023-04-07 | 宝洁公司 | Absorbent article |
US11433158B2 (en) | 2017-12-12 | 2022-09-06 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Recycle friendly and sustainable absorbent articles |
CN107938165A (en) * | 2017-12-29 | 2018-04-20 | 广东川田卫生用品有限公司 | A kind of double-deck spunlace non-woven cloth of sanitary napkin |
US20190315089A1 (en) * | 2018-04-13 | 2019-10-17 | Nutek Disposables, Inc. | Nonwoven composite including cotton fiber web layer and method of forming the same |
US11136699B2 (en) | 2018-05-14 | 2021-10-05 | Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc. | Composite sheet material, system, and method of preparing same |
CN109576902B (en) * | 2018-12-29 | 2024-03-22 | 海南欣龙无纺股份有限公司 | Cotton-hemp-soft towel blended spunlaced nonwoven material and preparation method thereof |
JP7348460B2 (en) * | 2019-04-24 | 2023-09-21 | ダイワボウレーヨン株式会社 | Surface sheet for absorbent articles, manufacturing method thereof, and absorbent articles |
CN110592803B (en) * | 2019-10-10 | 2020-09-04 | 上海盈兹无纺布有限公司 | Hot-air non-woven fabric hot-press forming equipment and method for preparing non-woven fabric |
WO2021072624A1 (en) | 2019-10-15 | 2021-04-22 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Absorbent articles |
CN112921498A (en) * | 2019-12-06 | 2021-06-08 | 财团法人纺织产业综合研究所 | Method for making non-woven fabric |
CN111005157B (en) * | 2019-12-09 | 2021-10-15 | 福建恒安集团有限公司 | Three-dimensional embossed non-woven fabric containing cotton layer and preparation method thereof |
WO2021126035A1 (en) | 2019-12-20 | 2021-06-24 | Essity Hygiene And Health Aktiebolag | An absorbent hygienic article for absorbing body fluids |
US11801173B2 (en) | 2019-12-20 | 2023-10-31 | Essity Hygiene And Health Aktiebolag | Absorbent hygienic article for absorbing body fluids |
CN111254580B (en) * | 2020-03-02 | 2021-05-07 | 桐乡佳车科技股份有限公司 | Manufacturing method of split fiber non-woven fabric |
EP3915533A1 (en) | 2020-05-28 | 2021-12-01 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Absorbent article having a waist gasketing element |
CN111826802A (en) * | 2020-07-01 | 2020-10-27 | 湖北环福塑料制品有限公司 | Hot rolling process for processing non-woven fabric |
JP2022046325A (en) * | 2020-09-10 | 2022-03-23 | ユニ・チャーム株式会社 | Body fluid absorption sheet |
JP2023551364A (en) | 2020-10-30 | 2023-12-08 | ナイキ イノベイト シーブイ | Asymmetric surface composite nonwoven textile and its manufacturing method |
KR102361295B1 (en) * | 2021-06-21 | 2022-02-09 | 민원기 | Biodegradable absorbent and manufacturing method thereof |
CN113564802A (en) * | 2021-07-21 | 2021-10-29 | 福建恒安集团有限公司 | Silk cotton non-woven fabric, silk cotton non-woven fabric preparation process and sanitary towel |
CN114657698A (en) * | 2022-05-06 | 2022-06-24 | 常熟立仁新型材料有限公司 | Preparation method of coconut oil fiber membrane cloth |
US20230372164A1 (en) | 2022-05-20 | 2023-11-23 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Absorbent article with laminate bond pattern |
EP4400023A1 (en) * | 2023-01-11 | 2024-07-17 | Carl Freudenberg KG | Cleaning cloth |
Citations (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US5369858A (en) * | 1989-07-28 | 1994-12-06 | Fiberweb North America, Inc. | Process for forming apertured nonwoven fabric prepared from melt blown microfibers |
US6025050A (en) * | 1994-06-15 | 2000-02-15 | Bba Nonwovens Simpsonville, Inc. | Thermally appertured nonwoven laminates for wipes and coverstock for hygienic articles |
US6516502B1 (en) * | 2001-03-23 | 2003-02-11 | Polymer Group, Inc. | Composite nonwoven fabric |
US20090111347A1 (en) * | 2006-05-25 | 2009-04-30 | Hong Peng | Soft and extensible polypropylene based spunbond nonwovens |
US7597780B2 (en) * | 2001-04-09 | 2009-10-06 | Philip Buder | Tissue products containing softness |
US9005395B1 (en) * | 2014-01-31 | 2015-04-14 | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. | Dispersible hydroentangled basesheet with triggerable binder |
US20150314560A1 (en) * | 2006-04-10 | 2015-11-05 | First Quality Nonwovens, Inc. | Cotendered nonwoven/pulp fabric and method for making the same |
Family Cites Families (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
FR2827313B1 (en) * | 2001-07-10 | 2004-03-12 | Rieter Perfojet | NONWOVEN COMPRISING A CONTINUOUS FILAMENT TABLECLOTH, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF AND APPLICATION THEREOF AS WIPING RAG |
US6764566B1 (en) * | 2001-12-12 | 2004-07-20 | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. | Nonwoven filled film laminate with barrier properties |
EP2115200B1 (en) * | 2007-02-15 | 2014-11-05 | Suominen Corporation | Hydraulic patterning of a fibrous, sided nonwoven web |
DK2844793T3 (en) * | 2012-05-03 | 2018-11-26 | Essity Hygiene & Health Ab | PROCEDURE FOR MANUFACTURING A HYDROSAMELY WOVEN NON-WOVEN MATERIAL |
ITMI20121341A1 (en) * | 2012-07-31 | 2014-02-01 | Suominen Corp | MATERIAL NOT WOVEN IN THE WATER |
JP2014094200A (en) * | 2012-11-12 | 2014-05-22 | Kao Corp | Absorbent article |
-
2017
- 2017-01-17 CN CN201780014402.9A patent/CN109311263A/en active Pending
- 2017-01-17 WO PCT/US2017/013766 patent/WO2017124092A1/en active Application Filing
- 2017-01-17 MX MX2018008708A patent/MX2018008708A/en unknown
- 2017-01-17 JP JP2018555848A patent/JP2019508603A/en active Pending
- 2017-01-17 KR KR1020187023487A patent/KR20180123012A/en unknown
- 2017-01-17 US US15/407,989 patent/US20170203542A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2017-01-17 EP EP17739149.7A patent/EP3402665A4/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2017-01-17 CA CA3020895A patent/CA3020895A1/en not_active Abandoned
Patent Citations (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US5369858A (en) * | 1989-07-28 | 1994-12-06 | Fiberweb North America, Inc. | Process for forming apertured nonwoven fabric prepared from melt blown microfibers |
US6025050A (en) * | 1994-06-15 | 2000-02-15 | Bba Nonwovens Simpsonville, Inc. | Thermally appertured nonwoven laminates for wipes and coverstock for hygienic articles |
US6516502B1 (en) * | 2001-03-23 | 2003-02-11 | Polymer Group, Inc. | Composite nonwoven fabric |
US7597780B2 (en) * | 2001-04-09 | 2009-10-06 | Philip Buder | Tissue products containing softness |
US20150314560A1 (en) * | 2006-04-10 | 2015-11-05 | First Quality Nonwovens, Inc. | Cotendered nonwoven/pulp fabric and method for making the same |
US20090111347A1 (en) * | 2006-05-25 | 2009-04-30 | Hong Peng | Soft and extensible polypropylene based spunbond nonwovens |
US9005395B1 (en) * | 2014-01-31 | 2015-04-14 | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. | Dispersible hydroentangled basesheet with triggerable binder |
Cited By (15)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US10590577B2 (en) | 2016-08-02 | 2020-03-17 | Fitesa Germany Gmbh | System and process for preparing polylactic acid nonwoven fabrics |
US11441251B2 (en) | 2016-08-16 | 2022-09-13 | Fitesa Germany Gmbh | Nonwoven fabrics comprising polylactic acid having improved strength and toughness |
US11220086B2 (en) | 2018-04-13 | 2022-01-11 | Amtex Innovations Llc | Stitchbonded, washable nonwoven towels and method for making |
US11760055B2 (en) | 2018-04-13 | 2023-09-19 | Amtex Innovations Llc | Stitchbonded, washable nonwoven towels and method for making |
US10822578B2 (en) | 2018-06-01 | 2020-11-03 | Amtex Innovations Llc | Methods of washing stitchbonded nonwoven towels using a soil release polymer |
US11884899B2 (en) | 2018-06-01 | 2024-01-30 | Amtex Innovations Llc | Methods of laundering stitchbonded nonwoven towels using a soil release polymer |
JP7538038B2 (en) | 2018-08-13 | 2024-08-21 | 大和紡績株式会社 | Nonwoven fabric for absorbent articles, manufacturing method thereof, top sheet for absorbent articles, and absorbent articles |
WO2020182959A1 (en) * | 2019-03-12 | 2020-09-17 | Lineo | Process for manufacturing a preimpregnated fibrous reinforcement from a thermoplastic nonwoven and a natural plant fiber reinforcement, and preimpregnated fibrous reinforcement obtained |
US11801169B2 (en) | 2019-05-31 | 2023-10-31 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Absorbent article having a waist gasketing element |
US11938004B2 (en) | 2019-05-31 | 2024-03-26 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Absorbent article having a waist gasketing element |
US12115042B2 (en) | 2019-05-31 | 2024-10-15 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Method and apparatus for bonding elastic parts under tension to an advancing carrier |
US11931233B2 (en) | 2020-05-05 | 2024-03-19 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Absorbent articles including improved elastic panels |
EP4148175A4 (en) * | 2020-07-07 | 2024-04-17 | Mitsui Chemicals Asahi Life Materials Co., Ltd. | Composite nonwoven fabric and manufacturing method for same |
US12121426B2 (en) | 2020-09-23 | 2024-10-22 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Method and apparatus for bonding elastic parts under tension to an advancing carrier |
WO2024136850A1 (en) * | 2022-12-20 | 2024-06-27 | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. | Forming substrate with highly textured surface |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
MX2018008708A (en) | 2019-01-14 |
EP3402665A1 (en) | 2018-11-21 |
CN109311263A (en) | 2019-02-05 |
EP3402665A4 (en) | 2020-03-04 |
US20170203542A1 (en) | 2017-07-20 |
CA3020895A1 (en) | 2017-07-20 |
KR20180123012A (en) | 2018-11-14 |
JP2019508603A (en) | 2019-03-28 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US20170203542A1 (en) | Nonwoven composite including natural fiber web layer and method of forming the same | |
KR101262398B1 (en) | A method of making an embossed, hydraulically entangled nonwoven composite fabric | |
CN105264134B (en) | Extendible adhesive-bonded fabric | |
RU2534534C2 (en) | Laminated nonwoven fabric with high cellulose content | |
US8389427B2 (en) | Hydroentangled nonwoven material | |
EP2913429B1 (en) | Hydraulic patterning of a fibrous, sided nonwoven web | |
CN110506139B (en) | Continuous filament cellulose nonwovens made with multiple bonding techniques | |
TWI762608B (en) | Nonwoven cellulose fiber fabric, method and device for producing the same, method for using the same, and product or composite comprising the same | |
KR20130137008A (en) | Nonwoven composite including regenerated cellulose fibers | |
JP4722222B2 (en) | Cosmetic sheet and method for producing the same | |
KR20000010731A (en) | Durable spunlaced fabric structures | |
KR20150106876A (en) | Method for production of a hydroentangled airlaid web and products obtained therefrom | |
JP4721788B2 (en) | Laminated nonwoven fabric and method for producing the same | |
CN110268113B (en) | Hydraulically treated nonwoven fabric and method of making same | |
US20130157537A1 (en) | Nonwoven composite including regenerated cellulose fibers | |
US20190315089A1 (en) | Nonwoven composite including cotton fiber web layer and method of forming the same | |
KR20170132783A (en) | Hydro-embedding film-based composites | |
JP2021023669A (en) | Non-woven fabric for liquid impregnated skin covering sheet, manufacturing method therefor, liquid impregnated skin covering sheet, and face mask | |
JP2002263043A (en) | Nonwoven fabric for wiping | |
JP7395102B2 (en) | Nonwoven fabric and nonwoven fabric manufacturing method |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
121 | Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application |
Ref document number: 17739149 Country of ref document: EP Kind code of ref document: A1 |
|
ENP | Entry into the national phase |
Ref document number: 2018555848 Country of ref document: JP Kind code of ref document: A |
|
ENP | Entry into the national phase |
Ref document number: 3020895 Country of ref document: CA |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: MX/A/2018/008708 Country of ref document: MX |
|
NENP | Non-entry into the national phase |
Ref country code: DE |
|
ENP | Entry into the national phase |
Ref document number: 20187023487 Country of ref document: KR Kind code of ref document: A |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 1020187023487 Country of ref document: KR |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 2017739149 Country of ref document: EP |
|
ENP | Entry into the national phase |
Ref document number: 2017739149 Country of ref document: EP Effective date: 20180816 |